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[Calculation of percentage hearing loss with pocket computers]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|June 1, 1986
Summary
This study presents a BASIC computer program to accurately calculate percentage hearing loss using established speech and pure tone audiometry tables. The program minimizes errors common with manual table calculations, improving diagnostic reliability.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Medical Informatics
Context:
- Traditional methods for calculating percentage hearing loss rely on tables.
- Manual calculation using these tables is prone to reading and computational errors.
Purpose:
- To develop a computer program for accurate percentage hearing loss calculation.
- To implement calculations based on established speech (Boenninghaus & Röser, 1958/1973) and pure tone (Röser, 1973) audiometry tables.
Summary:
- A computer program in BASIC for pocket computers has been developed.
- The program computes percentage hearing loss according to specific speech and pure tone audiometry tables.
- It addresses and discusses peculiarities associated with these diverse tables.
Impact:
- Enhances accuracy in determining percentage hearing loss.
- Reduces the incidence of miscalculations and incorrect readings.
- Provides a reliable tool for audiologists and clinicians.